Join us as we divulge our most anticipated book releases for 2026, month by month. We discuss a variety of upcoming titles across different genres and offer our thoughts on each one. In this special episode, we also share our favorite cocktail recipes and holiday drink plans. As we reflect on the past year, we want to thank each and every one of our listeners. We will be taking a brief hiatus until late January 2026 but stay tuned for Season 3!00:00 Intro00:30 Reflecting on the Past Year02:15 Anticipated Book Releases for January08:32 Anticipated Book Releases for February13:32 Anticipated Book Releases for March23:13 Anticipated Book Releases for April25:09 April Book Releases26:53 May Book Releases30:27 June Book Releases32:14 July Book Releases34:27 August Book Releases37:20 September Book Releases38:21 October Book Releases39:06 November Book Releases40:06 December Book Releases41:22 Favorite Cocktails and New Year's Plans47:24 Thank You and See You Next Year!

Badass FMCs: Crafting the Ultimate Leading LadyJoin us as we dive into the world of female main characters (FMCs) that embody strength, independence, and badassery across various genres. We discuss the traits that make a great FMC, share our favorite leading ladies, and even craft their ideal FMC from scratch. We also introduce a new cocktail recipe to complement these powerful heroines, a TPWAT original. Tune in for a fun-filled discussion about books, character development, and embracing female empowerment.00:00 Introduction 00:27 Celebrating Female Main Characters (FMCs)01:10 Building the Ultimate Leading Lady01:40 Holiday Season and Podcast Updates02:13 Traits of a Good FMC03:01 Empowerment and Realism in FMCs03:36 Growth and Development of FMCs04:45 Resonance of FMCs with Female Readers06:15 Historical Context and Feminism07:03 Personal Connections to FMCs08:14 Favorite FMCs and Their Traits10:57 Influence of FMCs on Young Women14:52 Discussion on Specific FMCs38:26 A Hilarious Encounter39:26 Divergent's Tris Pryor41:59 Sloane from Butcher & Blackbird44:18 Rose from Scythe & Sparrow46:20 Elizabeth Bennett's Subtle Strength47:37 Briar from Trick48:48 Nesta's Unapologetic Attitude54:20 Building Our Ideal FMC01:09:44 Creating the Perfect FMC Cocktail01:12:50 Wrapping Up and Thank You

Christmas TBR List for 2025: Must-Read Festive Books & Holiday Recommendations!Join us as we dive into our holiday TBR (To Be Read) list for 2025! In this special Christmas-themed episode, we discuss the latest festive book releases, share our holiday reading plans, and offer recommendations ranging from Christmas romcoms to darker holiday reads. And as always, we've crafted a special cocktail perfect for this holiday season to enjoy while you're enjoying all your new bookish boyfriends.00:00 Introduction 00:39 Christmas TBR Time01:43 What Makes a Good Christmas TBR?05:45 Favorite Types of Christmas Books11:49 Christmas Book Releases22:58 Dark and Wicked Reads23:43 Fallen City Duology24:36 Hockey Romance and More25:30 Ravenhood Series Insights27:18 Holiday TBR Lists43:40 Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Cocktail47:36 Closing Remarks

Building the Ultimate Book Boyfriend: Our Perfect Male Main CharacterJoin us as we dive into crafting our ideal male main character (MMC). From physical traits to personality attributes, we blend the best qualities from our favorite bookish heartthrobs and anti-heros. Expect laughter, heartfelt debates, and ALL the smut as we build a man who ticks all the right boxes, and even some of the wrong ones. Tune in for an episode filled with magic, emotional intelligence, and a touch of the fantastical.00:00 Introduction00:25 Creating the Perfect MMC03:23 Defining a Good MMC10:51 Why We Love Fictional Men16:09 Favorite MMCs and Their Qualities35:00 Discussing Draco36:44 Poet from Trick 37:24 Fashion and Effort in Modern Times38:15 Building the Perfect Man38:39 Ideal Physical Traits53:45 Desired Personality Traits01:04:32 Main Male Cocktail, a TPWAT original01:07:41 Closing Remarks and Social Media

Reviewing Unhinged by Steph Macca | Plot with a Twist PodcastJoin Allorah and Roe in this episode of 'The Plot with a Twist' where they dive into 'Unhinged' by Steph Macca. This discussion blends spoiler and spoiler-free content, touching on themes, characters, and plot twists. We rate the book, discuss narration highlights, and share our honest thoughts on what we loved and what irked us. Plus, we introduce the perfect specifically themed shot, 'Off Your Rocker,' crafted just for this wild read. Don't miss out on our theories for the rest of the series. Make sure to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review!00:00 Introduction to The Plot with a Twist00:29 Book Review: Unhinged by Steph Macker01:27 Narration and Ratings03:39 Discussion on Writing Style and Plot09:55 Character Analysis: Avery and the MMCs12:57 Favorite Scenes and Final Thoughts26:15 Unpacking the Finger Incident29:25 Avery's Bold Moments30:35 Favorite Quotes from the Book34:18 Discussing the Book's Ending35:19 The Why Choose vs. Reverse Harem Debate41:08 Theories and Predictions for the Series48:40 Creating the Perfect Drink53:48 Closing Remarks and Social Media Shoutouts

Join Roe and Allorah on this episode as they delve into their favorite reads of 2025 and share the 10 must-reads they plan to conquer before the end of the year. From dark romance and mafia thrillers to dystopian fantasies and cowboy romances, discover the books that have captured their hearts and those still on their towering TBR lists. Plus, don't miss the special espresso martini recipe to keep you awake on those long reading nights!00:00 Welcome to The Plot with a Twist00:46 Reflecting on the Year in Books02:19 Reading Goals and Challenges16:20 Tracking Your Reading Progress23:01 Favorite Reads of the Year34:57 Iliana: The Ultimate Mafia Enforcer37:25 Reckless by Elsie Silver: A Well-Executed Pregnancy Trope39:25 Cunning Vows: A Mafia Auction with a Twist43:04 Soul Match: A Unique Dystopian Concept44:08 Meet Me in Dreamland: A Delightful Enemies to Lovers45:41 Trick by Natalia Jaster: Dark Fantasy Romance50:08 10 Books to Finish Before the End of the Year01:04:22 Espresso Martini: The Perfect Drink for Your TBR01:05:46 Thank You and Stay Tuned!

Exploring Halloween Book Tropes: Spooky Season Favorites🎃Join bookish hosts Allorah and Roe as they dive into the best and worst Halloween book tropes. From eerie haunted houses to captivating dark romances, they explore what makes these spooky reads so compelling. Grab your favorite spooky season drink and tune in to discover their favorite tropes and the ones they think should be cut. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode full of literary magic, mayhem, and maybe just a little bit of smut!00:00 Welcome to Plot with a Twist00:39 Spooky Season Book Recommendations02:48 Diving into Tropes08:57 Tropes in Halloween Reads11:08 Dark Romance Tropes19:47 Paranormal Tropes26:40 Paranormal and Reluctant Heroines28:33 Spooky Themes and Haunted Houses28:51 Ghosts and Incubus Debate29:47 Witches and Inheritance with Strings31:23 Horror Genre: Gore, Serial Killers, and More34:40 Thriller Genre: Psychological Mind Games37:58 Favorite Tropes in Halloween Reads42:33 Tropes That Don't Work for Halloween49:54 Halloween Cocktail: The Witches Brew51:25 Closing Remarks and Thank You

Spooky Season Spectacular: Halloween Book Recommendations!Join Roe and Allorah of 'The Plot With A Twist' as they dive into their favorite Halloween reads, from gothic mysteries to dark romance and creepy ghost stories. Grab your bloody drink and settle in as they discuss their top book picks for October, the latest releases, and what makes for a truly spine-chilling Halloween TBR. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more bookish content each week!00:00 Introduction to Plot with a Twist00:28 Embracing the Spooky Season02:01 Halloween Reading Lists02:33 Defining a Good Halloween Book03:58 Exploring Dark Romance04:33 Monster Smut and Creepy Vibes07:01 October Book Releases12:47 Authors to Read This Halloween16:18 Autumn Kingdom Vibes16:35 TBR List Chaos17:02 Book Recommendations and Reviews17:30 Reading Challenges and Goals20:20 Creepy and Fluffy Reads30:52 Cocktail Recipe and Farewell

Caught Up by Navessa Allen | Spoiler-Free & Spoiler Review

You are listening The Plot With A Twist where we discuss all things books and booze. In this episode, we give a detailed review and discussion of 'Caught Up' by Navessa Allen, the second book in the 'Into Darkness' series. We explore elements of the Second Chance Romance featuring a mafia cleaner, a cam girl, and various plot twists. We express our critiques over character development, plot cohesion, and the book's adherence to its marketed tropes. As always, the episodes include both spoiler-free and spoilery parts for listeners, along with a cocktail recipe dedicated to the book’s FMC, Lauren. Please remember to like, share, and subscribe!

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:25 Book Introduction: Caught Up by Navessa Allen

01:51 Initial Impressions and Ratings

02:36 Detailed Book Discussion: Plot and Characters

05:38 Critique and Social Media Reactions

09:13 Favorite Parts and Character Highlights

12:40 Series Future and Final Thoughts

14:20 Spoiler-Free Conclusion and Transition

15:13 Spoiler Section: In-Depth Analysis

26:29 Character Development and Critiques

27:15 Miscommunication and Plot Issues

27:36 Sister's Subplot and Family Dynamics

29:12 Nico's Grovelling and Relationship Dynamics

29:46 Miscommunication as a Plot Device

32:38 Narration and Character Dynamics

36:01 Dark Romance and Mafia Romance Classification

37:41 Future Books and Character Potential

48:09 Cocktail Recipe and Closing Remarks

Exploring the Smuttiest Books You've Ever Read

You are listening to ⁠The Plot With A Twist⁠ where we discuss all things books and booze. In this episode, Allorah and Roe explore the world of smutty books, breaking down what makes a good smut book, the best levels of smut, and debunking myths around smut and spice in literature. With discussions on genres, tropes like 'Enemies to Lovers,' and whether reading smut can be considered cheating. This episode promises an uncensored, sex-positive conversation that celebrates all forms of sexual content in literature. Warning: This episode contains explicit content and is not recommended for listeners under 18.

00:00 Welcome to Plot with a Twist

00:28 Exploring Popular Book Tropes

01:11 Diving into Smut: What Makes a Good Smut Book?

03:01 Smut vs. Spice: What's the Difference?

04:24 The Appeal of Smut Books

06:48 What Makes the Best Smut Books?

10:30 Can Smut Be Taken Too Far?

19:53 Debate on Reading Smut and Cheating

20:15 Impact of Smut on Relationships

21:45 Judgment on Reading Preferences

23:24 Favorite Smut Authors and Books

25:16 Discussion on Smut Criteria

29:18 Top Smut Recommendations

35:12 Cocktail Recipe: The Leg Spreader

37:07 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs